Morning Footy: A soccer show from CBS Sports Golazo Network

With January 1st right around the corner, the group discuss what moves teams in the Premier League could make that could affect the title race greatly, possibly even change it? From Chelsea needing a proven leader in the back to Arsenal needing a goal scorer up top. Who should these teams scoop up? Gabriel, Gyokeres, and Jonathan David are all mentioned. And what about Alexander Isak... who wouldn...

The Morning Footy crew welcome in MLS insider Tom Bogert to set the stage for Saturday’s MLS Cup final. From Greg Vanney's impact on the LA Galaxy to the New York Red Bulls’ quest for their first ever MLS Cup title, Tom breaks down the key storylines heading into the big game. Plus, Tom discusses Don Garber’s contract extension as MLS commissioner and what it means for the league’s future. Morning...

The Morning Footy crew unpacks a wild day of upsets in Spain across La Liga and the Copa Del Rey. Girona and Villarreal were stunned by fourth-tier teams, but the headline shock came from San Mamés, where Real Madrid were beaten 2-1 in dramatic fashion by Athletic Club as Kylian Mbappé's struggles were put into sharp focus once again with the French star missing from the penalty spot. What's behin...

Charlie Davies and Jalil Anibaba sit down with Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson for an inside look at life in Serie A. Ahead of Bologna’s big clash with Juventus, Lewis opens up about his journey back from injury, the growing Scottish presence in Italy, and the changes within the club this season. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotif...

The Morning Footy crew reflects on Raúl Ruidíaz’s departure from the Seattle Sounders and the legacy he leaves behind. From unforgettable goals to championship glory, the Peruvian striker’s impact on MLS is undeniable. The team also delves into the Sounders’ remarkable ability to foster lasting relationships with their players and what this move means for the club’s future.  Morning Footy is avail...

The Morning Footy crew break down the drama from Wednesday's Premier League action. Table-toppers Liverpool faced a tough test at St. James' Park, settling for a hard-fought point against Newcastle. What more does Mohamed Salah need to do to get a new contract? Meanwhile, Arsenal capitalized on the slip, closing the gap at the top to seven points with a statement win over Manchester United, but Ch...

The Morning Footy crew recap yesterday's international friendly between the USWNT and the Netherlands which saw the US come from behind for a 2-1 win. It wasn't pretty and also took an own goal from the Netherlands to ultimately push the US over the line. A lot of attention was given to Alyssa Naeher as this was officially her final international match for her country. Lynn Williams came on in the...

In officiating news, we've all gotten used to the three magic letters VAR. Now, we can say hello to FVS. That stands for Football Video Support. It's an alternative to VAR that will allow managers to make two coaches challenges during matches. The International Football Association Board has approved expanding trials of FVS which is designed to be used in the event of a possible clear and obvious...

18 year old Cole Campbell made his Borussia Dortmund 1st-Team debut back in October and now he joins the show to talk about his experiences so far. Campbell also just switched his FIFA affiliation to USA this past March. The group also discuss his evolution as a player, learning from Gio Reyna, the experiences he's had in Iceland, and his Champions League debut. Next, a chat about the uprise of Am...

US Women's Soccer Legend Carli Lloyd was voted into the US Soccer Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility. A two-time World Cup winner and an Olympic Gold Medalist, she scored 134 National Team goals in 316 appearances which helped her earn 98% of the Hall of Fame vote. She headlines a 5-person Hall of Fame class which also includes Nick Rimando, Mary Harvey, Mark Abbott, and Chris Armas. Fo...

Once again, Bayern Munich cannot get the job done against Bayer Leverkusen, this time in the DFB-Pokal round of 16. Bayern have failed to get out of the Quarterfinals now 5 straight years. It didn't help that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer picked up his first ever red card for club or country early on in the match. There was also no Harry Kane in this match as he was out injured. Is the pressure now moun...

Attacking Third's Lisa Carlin joins the show to preview today's USWNT friendly vs Netherlands which kicks off at 2:45pm ET. The match will be played at Bingoal Stadion in The Hague, Netherlands. This will officially be USWNT Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's final international match as she has announced her retirement from international duty. This game will also most likely feature Lily Yohannes, who re...

Mo Salah's future with his club Liverpool has become a major storyline this season. The Egyptian star is in the final year of his contract and after recently revealing that he hasn't heard from Liverpool in regard to his said future, he is still open to staying at Anfield. According to multiple reports, Salah is willing to sign a one-year contract extension to prolong his stay at Liverpool. Althou...

New York Red Bulls right-back Dylan Nealis joins the show to discuss his club's journey to the MLS Cup Final, keys to success this post-season, and his growth throughout his career. Also discussed are his role in the New York Red Bulls system and playing in the backline alongside his brother. New York Red Bulls take on L.A. Galaxy this Saturday at 4pm ET in Los Angeles, CA. Follow the Morning Foot...

Raphael Honingstein joins the show to preview the DFB-Pokal Round of 16 matchup between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern Munich has a record of 5W-1D-1L all-time against Leverkusen in this tournament and are riding an 8-match unbeaten streak heading into this match. However, Leverkusen are the reigning DFB-Pokal Champions and have 8 wins in 8 matches in the tournament under current manag...

The third-round draw for the FA Cup produced one dream early matchup of premier league giants as well as a potential dream father-son matchup. The marquee matchup will see Manchester United taking on Arsenal. The two clash tomorrow as well in the Premier League. Other games of note are Man City taking on Salford City and Everton vs. Peterborough, the latter will feature Ashley Young taking on his...

Atalanta defeated Roma 2-0 yesterday on the road and currently sit second in the Serie A Table. Why is Atalanta consistently underrated? And what are the keys to their success this season? The group then discuss who they think will finish in the top 5 by season's end. Next, a preview of today's AC Milan vs Sassuolo match including a chat about what winning Coppa Italia do for AC Milan's season. Fo...

MLS Cup Final will feature Eastern Conference Champions New York Red Bulls vs Western Conference Champions L.A. Galaxy. Both Conference Final matchups ended in a 1-0 scoreline. The Red Bulls went on the road and knocked off Orlando City while the L.A. Galaxy defeated the Seattle Sounders at home and will now host New York to see who will claim this year's title. There is some major injury news as...

John Herdman has officially stepped down as Toronto FC's Head Coach. The English coach leaves MLS after 15 months and steps down in the wake of the Canada drone scandal that he was implicated in during his time with Canada's men's and women's national teams. His name has now been added to the ever-growing list of MLS coaching vacancies. The group discuss Herdman and what's next for his former club...

Geoff Shreeves joins the show to discuss all the notable result from the past weekend in the Premier League including Arsenal's 5-2 display on the road at West Ham United, the current title race, Liverpool's league dominance, and this historic collapse of Manchester City. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 Visi...

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been officially hired as Leicester City's new manager. The Dutch coach takes charge of the Foxes after leaving his caretaker role at Manchester United. Leicester City currently sits in 16th place in the EPL Table. His first match in charge will be tomorrow against West Ham United. He is but one of many coaching changing that have gone down over the past few days. The group...

Liverpool continue their dominance in the Premier League by shutting out the defending champions and visitors Manchester City 2-0. Liverpool are nine points clear of second place Arsenal. As for City, they are now winless in their last 7 matches including 6 losses and 1 draw. Are Liverpool exceeding expectations in Arne Slot's first season at the helm? And are Man City officially in crisis mode as...

The group preview this weekend's big matchup in the Bundesliga when Borussia Dortmund play host to Bayern Munich. The visitors currently sit top of the table while the hosts are in 5th. However, Dortmund has 4 wins in their last 5 in all comps and have outscored their opponents 7-0 in their last 2. Bayern on the other hand are undefeated in their last 6 visits to Signal Iduna Park. They also have...

MLS Cup Playoffs continue this weekend as there are only four teams that remain. The group preview both Conference Final matchups. First, a look at the Eastern Conference Final where the number 4 seed Orlando City hosts number 7 seed New York Red Bulls. Then, the focus shifts to the Western Conference Final where the number 2 seed L.A. Galaxy play hosts to the number 4 seed Seattle Sounders. The E...

The Morning Footy crew debate the nominees for this year's FIFA The Best Awards for both Men and Women. From the notable snubs to those who possible shouldn't have been nominated, the group talk about who their favorites are as well as the differences between this award and the Ballon d'Or. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @...